A healthy gut supports fertility in many ways, yet it is often overlooked in the conventional medical field.
Our bodies are super smart and want to take care of you before concentrating on building a little human being. If the remedies must be used elsewhere in the body, your fertility will be affected. If you are having difficulty conceiving, with or without fertility medical support, consider the type of test that has been performed. Has he looked at your whole body or has he focused on your reproductive system?
A healthy gut supports fertility in many ways, yet it is often overlooked in the conventional medical field. Our gut is filled with many different strains of bacteria, which affect our reproductive environment in a variety of ways. The bacteria play important roles in hormonal balance, immune system function, and help with digestion and nutrient absorption…all of which support egg quality and the reproductive environment.
Can gut health affect fertility?
- If we are not digesting and absorbing nutrients properly, they cannot continue to build hormones or support the DNA programming of the maturing egg or sperm.
- Estrogen balance is regulated by bacteria and an enzyme in our gut. It is also eliminated in our feces, so if the transit time is too fast or too slow, the estrogen balance is upset. If you have signs of high estrogen or low progesterone, gut health may be a factor!
- It is estimated that 70% of our immune system lives in our gut and is influenced by the bacteria in the gut. Immune function is crucial for healthy inflammation and supporting the implantation of an embryo. Also, your immune system will develop the immune system of your future babies. More on that later!
- Fiber and hydration can help get things moving, but if you’ve had irregular bowel movements for some time and are having fertility issues… it’s time to dig deeper! I love using the GI MAP test to see what’s going on and help you work with your body to support fertility.
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